Assembly approves new full-time ambulance crews
The Mat-Su Borough Assembly has approved a plan for two new full-time ambulance crews, one of which will be located in the Northern Susitna Valley. The ordinance approving the restructure
Hundreds compete in 2019 Oosik Classic
Shortly after noon on Saturday, the 2019 Oosik Classic Ski Race and Tour began. The event began with the 50k race, followed half-an-hour later by the 25km skiers. Fifty-one skiers
Anja Radano completes 2019 Iditarod
Talkeetna musher Anja Radano has finished her second Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Radano checked into Nome shortly before 8:00 am yesterday morning with ten dogs in harness. Her team’s
Fatal crash closes Parks Highway near Mile 89
A fatal collision south of Talkeetna shut down the Parks Highway for much of Friday afternoon. According to Alaska State Troopers, the crash was reported shortly after 11:00 am. According
Pete Kaiser wins 2019 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Pete Kaiser and his team have won the 47th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Kaiser, who lives in Bethel, placed fifth in the Iditarod three times and won the Kuskokwim
Microcom plans satellite "gateway" at ComSat site
For decades, the former Bartlett Earth Station and its large satellite dish stood at the end of Comsat Road. After years of relative abandonment, the property was sold, and the
Anja Radano makes it to McGrath, will decide whether to continue
Talkeetna musher Anja Radano is taking her twenty-four hour rest in McGrath, and will then decide whether to continue running in this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The Anchorage
Borough Assembly approves air quality measure, delays decision on EMS ordinance
On Tuesday, the Mat-Su Borough Assembly approved limited restrictions on outdoor burning in the Butte and delayed a decision on two additional full-time ambulances. The bulk of public testimony
Troopers: Talkeetna Spur Road crash due to DUI
An unidentified man was injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Talkeetna Spur Road on Saturday night. According to Alaska State Troopers, a 72-year-old driver struck the end of the